Alan Lowenthal: “With all due respect, I think this bill clarifies, it doesn't further confuse.”

The Coast Guard's response to this recommendation is currently classified as 'open--unacceptable response.'

I represent the Port of Long Beach. I am the cochair with Randy Weber from Texas of the Congressional PORTS Caucus.

It is a good piece of legislation. I am proud to be co-sponsoring it.

There were applications for over $1.3 billion in Federal funds, while we only gave out a total of $239 million.